Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2021

The website www.empoweredbydesign.net (hereinafter "Website") is owned by Susanne Reinelt (hereinafter "Company", "we", "us"). You, as a visitor and/or user of our Website, agree to the following Privacy Policy, and your use of our Website constitutes your acceptance of these terms. Your use of our Website and any information that you contribute or provide to us is subject to this Privacy Policy.

We may update these terms from time to time and will provide notice via email of any material changes made to this Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to read any updated version(s), and you agree to be bound by the most updated versions of this Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

Our Website provides several opportunities for you to voluntarily provide us with your personal information, including when you opt-in to receive a free resource, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase a product or service, or contact us. If you elect to "opt-in" and provide us with your personal information for any of these purposes, we will collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and the text of any message you send us.

If you become a customer, we will collect additional information necessary to process your purchase, including your name, email address, billing address, and payment details. We use third-party payment processors and do not store your payment information.

If you join our email list, we may also use your data to send you targeted social media advertisements or create look-a-like audiences for marketing purposes. We ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws governing email marketing, and you may opt out at any time.

Additionally, we may collect data through Automatic Data Collection Technology, including cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixels) to understand user behavior and improve our offerings. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but some areas of our Website may not function properly without them.

2. Lawful Grounds for Processing

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we confirm that we have lawful grounds for processing the information we collect. If you provide your personal information via our contact form, subscribe to our email list, or purchase a product, we will process your data based on your affirmative consent or our legitimate interest in providing you with relevant information or services. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide the services, products, and resources you have requested.

  • Process payments for purchases.

  • Improve user experience and website functionality.

  • Send newsletters, promotional emails, and marketing updates (with your consent).

  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests.

  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except:

  • When required by law or governmental authorities.

  • To service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services, website hosts). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and GDPR compliance.

  • In the case of a business transfer or merger, where data may be shared with a successor entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you opt out of our mailing list, we will delete your data unless further retention is legally required.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data, unless legally required to retain it.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the processing of your data in certain cases.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.

  • Right to Object: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to requests within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge that we are not responsible for any unauthorized third-party access to your data.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our Website from outside Germany, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Germany or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

10. Children’s Online Privacy Protection

Our Website is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email. You are responsible for reviewing this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

Susanne Reinelt
Website: www.empoweredbydesign.net
Email: [email protected]
Address: GĂĽtersloh, Germany

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

 

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2021

The website www.empoweredbydesign.net (hereinafter "Website") is owned by Susanne Reinelt (hereinafter "Company", "we", "us"). You, as a visitor and/or user of our Website, agree to the following Privacy Policy, and your use of our Website constitutes your acceptance of these terms. Your use of our Website and any information that you contribute or provide to us is subject to this Privacy Policy.

We may update these terms from time to time and will provide notice via email of any material changes made to this Privacy Policy. It is your responsibility to read any updated version(s), and you agree to be bound by the most updated versions of this Policy.

1. Personal Information We Collect

Our Website provides several opportunities for you to voluntarily provide us with your personal information, including when you opt-in to receive a free resource, subscribe to our newsletter, purchase a product or service, or contact us. If you elect to "opt-in" and provide us with your personal information for any of these purposes, we will collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, and the text of any message you send us.

If you become a customer, we will collect additional information necessary to process your purchase, including your name, email address, billing address, and payment details. We use third-party payment processors and do not store your payment information.

If you join our email list, we may also use your data to send you targeted social media advertisements or create look-a-like audiences for marketing purposes. We ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws governing email marketing, and you may opt out at any time.

Additionally, we may collect data through Automatic Data Collection Technology, including cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixels) to understand user behavior and improve our offerings. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but some areas of our Website may not function properly without them.

2. Lawful Grounds for Processing

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we confirm that we have lawful grounds for processing the information we collect. If you provide your personal information via our contact form, subscribe to our email list, or purchase a product, we will process your data based on your affirmative consent or our legitimate interest in providing you with relevant information or services. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide the services, products, and resources you have requested.

  • Process payments for purchases.

  • Improve user experience and website functionality.

  • Send newsletters, promotional emails, and marketing updates (with your consent).

  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests.

  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except:

  • When required by law or governmental authorities.

  • To service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services, website hosts). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and GDPR compliance.

  • In the case of a business transfer or merger, where data may be shared with a successor entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you opt out of our mailing list, we will delete your data unless further retention is legally required.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data, unless legally required to retain it.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit the processing of your data in certain cases.

  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.

  • Right to Object: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to requests within 30 days.

7. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including the use of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using our Website, you acknowledge that we are not responsible for any unauthorized third-party access to your data.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our Website from outside Germany, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Germany or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

10. Children’s Online Privacy Protection

Our Website is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email. You are responsible for reviewing this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us at:

Susanne Reinelt
Website: www.empoweredbydesign.net
Email: [email protected]
Address: GĂĽtersloh, Germany

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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